The Conflict Skills Nobody Taught You

Conflict isn't the problem.  Avoiding it is.  In this episode of the Voice of Growth Podcast, Manny Teran explores one of the most overlooked leadership skills: navigating conflict before it becomes destructive.  Drawing on ideas from Amanda Ripley, Chris Voss, W. Edwards Deming, Stoicism, and decades of leadership experience, Manny introduces the CALM Framework—a practical system for handling conflict with confidence, empathy, and clarity.  You'll learn why silence is often more dangerous than disagreement, how to identify the hidden "understory" driving conflict, why assumptions destroy trust, and how great leaders build systems where healthy conflict strengthens teams instead of dividing them.  Whether you're leading a business, raising a family, or improving your relationships, this episode provides practical tools for turning difficult conversations into opportunities for growth.